Any experience with interviews in Auckland?

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Thread is moved from the CR-1 Case Progress subforum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- topic involves that phase.

[MaliceDaMeanest 12]

On 3/7/2023 at 10:31 AM, kiwipete said:

 

@MaliceDaMeanest thanks for sharing the info, I think this will become the thread I was looking for a few months ago 😁 Did you find out whether you can drop the docs off to the consulate early (when you go for the medical)? I remember seeing threads about them actually being able to be couriered, despite the consulate instructions being that you have to drop them on site. Don't quote me on that though.

No worries - I've not called back the consulate yet, but will do so later this week into next week (well ahead of the medical date) and will post an update thereafter.

[kiwierin 9]

Hey just checking if anyone has any updates for interview times at Auckland - Are they still moving ahead and interviewing cases? 

[sabby_nay 4]

Hi, Just checking any updates with interview for Auckland Interview ? We got DQ'ed 2 weeks ago ...

[chevin 11]

31 minutes ago, sabby_nay said:

Hi, Just checking any updates with interview for Auckland Interview ? We got DQ'ed 2 weeks ago ...

Hi I was following this thread and was about to ask about updates but I just got my interview email 5 mins ago for an interview on may 17!

We Got DQd on 14 March. So similar to you. Hopefully you all get your emails soon too! Really crossing my fingers for everyone!

[MaliceDaMeanest 12]

33 minutes ago, chevin said:

Hi I was following this thread and was about to ask about updates but I just got my interview email 5 mins ago for an interview on may 17!

We Got DQd on 14 March. So similar to you. Hopefully you all get your emails soon too! Really crossing my fingers for everyone!

@chevin congrats!

 

@kiwipete @kiwierin - Any updates yet? 🤞

[kiwierin 9]

Yes!! Finally got an interview date May 24th!

[kiwipete 18]

Ours just came through as well, interview scheduled for 24 May. Sounds like it’ll be a fun little get together 😄

[MaliceDaMeanest 12]

4 minutes ago, kiwierin said:

Yes!! Finally got an interview date May 24th!

 

2 minutes ago, kiwipete said:

Ours just came through as well, interview scheduled for 24 May. Sounds like it’ll be a fun little get together 😄

Nice!

Gimme a holler if you have any questions.

 

I did the the medical recently at CityMed in AKL and it was pretty easily, though a bit expensive as my wife and I had to get a few booster shots each along with the expected medical fee and x-rays.

Also the consulate said it was ok to drop-off the documents earlier than the week before the interview, and being as I was already in AKL for the medical, I dropped them off same day.

 

 

[sabby_nay 4]

9 hours ago, chevin said:

Hi I was following this thread and was about to ask about updates but I just got my interview email 5 mins ago for an interview on may 17!

We Got DQd on 14 March. So similar to you. Hopefully you all get your emails soon too! Really crossing my fingers for everyone!

Very Nice and Congratulations . We Received email as well ,interview scheduled for May 24th.

[chevin 11]

Hi @MaliceDaMeanest,

When you went to CityMed do you remember if they used emedical forms when they did your medical exam? I was told that I didn’t need to do the paper version so I wanted to check with you all. Otherwise I’ll come back and get everything signed again to be safe ☺️ Still awhile until my interview anyways.
 

Thank you.

[MaliceDaMeanest 12]

2 hours ago, chevin said:

Hi @MaliceDaMeanest,

When you went to CityMed do you remember if they used emedical forms when they did your medical exam? I was told that I didn’t need to do the paper version so I wanted to check with you all. Otherwise I’ll come back and get everything signed again to be safe ☺️ Still awhile until my interview anyways.
 

Thank you.

Hey @chevin,

Everything was done electronically; they didn't use the paper forms nor the six (6) pictures each my wife and I took along with us - we were photographed at the beginning of the medical. I did ask if the pictures we took along with us were needed and the response was that they'd only be required if our respective eMedical files were inaccessible.

 

Also, I opted to personally drop off my documents at the consulate on the same day, ahead of the medical appointment, as both locations are about 5mins apart (walking distance); otherwise I would have had to fly back to AKL or courier the documents.

[chevin 11]

38 minutes ago, MaliceDaMeanest said:

Hey @chevin,

Everything was done electronically; they didn't use the paper forms nor the six (6) pictures each my wife and I took along with us - we were photographed at the beginning of the medical. I did ask if the pictures we took along with us were needed and the response was that they'd only be required if our respective eMedical files were inaccessible.

 

Also, I opted to personally drop off my documents at the consulate on the same day, ahead of the medical appointment, as both locations are about 5mins apart (walking distance); otherwise I would have had to fly back to AKL or courier the documents.

Hi @MaliceDaMeanest,

 

This is so helpful! Thank you so much! I see now why they said I ddnt need the paper version too. That’s good to know!  

[MaliceDaMeanest 12]

20 minutes ago, chevin said:

Hi @MaliceDaMeanest,

 

This is so helpful! Thank you so much! I see now why they said I ddnt need the paper version too. That’s good to know!  

All good, no worries! Make sure you take your passport along with you, as it was requested at every step in the process (more so for verification that they're handling the right person and file) as you'll be interacting with different members of staff along the way. 

[kiwipete 18]

I emailed the consulate to double-check how early I could drop off my documents (just to see if I got the same reply as above). Here's what they said:

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I will be in Auckland for my medical exam. Instructions on the website say the pre-interview documents packet must be dropped off at the consulate within 1 week of the interview. Is it possible to drop off the pre-interview packet earlier than that, when I'm in Auckland for the medical exam?

• We prefer to receive it 2weeks prior to your interview. If you wish to drop it off, it has to be weekdays between 8am-3pm. (Also not during the public holidays)

 

So I'm considering scheduling my medical 2 weeks before the interview so I can drop off the documents at the same time and keep everyone happy.

Is this too close to the interview date? I don't want to delay the visa being issued if the medical results haven't been received at the consulate by the interview date. But I also don't want to make a trip to Auckland just to drop off the documents!